2026 Festival of Stories

Do you have a story?

The Island Story Gatherers believe that everyone has a story.

The Phillip Island Festival of Stories celebrates storytelling in all it's forms - the written word, acting, film, music, comedy, poetry, podcasts, media and the spoken word.

Over two and a half days, Phillip Island comes alive with sessions covering social issues, fiction and non-fiction, sports, politics, lifestyle -food and gardening, arts and culture, with many well known and emerging artists.

Come for the weekend, fill your cup with ideas and thought provoking conversations, stroll on the beach, visit the famous Little Penguins and enjoy all that Phillip Island has to offer.

Facilities

  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Family Friendly
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Bar
  • Public Toilet
  • Cafe
  • Kiosk
  • Parents Room
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Lockers

Other

  • Free Wifi

Accessibility

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Find Us

91-97 Thompson AvenueCowes VIC 3922
Directions
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Dates

2026

  • Aug 21st
  • Aug 22nd
  • Aug 23rd

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